The second part of my Yoga (Sun Salutation) teaching was successful. My partner, Michelle and I had the privilege of using the dance studio to teach our lesson. This was a plus because we were able to use the mirrors that surrounded us which helped with the self-assessment and peer-assessment. Also the foam mats were available for the class to use. Michelle brought in her soothing Yoga soundtrack that made the class relaxed and comfortable while I dimmed the lights. The environment was perfect.
We began the class in the gymnasium so I had to explain to my students that there were other classes going on around us and we needed to be extremely quit while walking in the halls. One student was acting up so I asked him to do me a huge favor and hold the door for all the students and that it was a very important job. He did a great job and felt important. I gave my safety statement but forgot to go over the class rules while in the dance studio, I will not forget next time. We went over the cues from last class and I added two more poses (Downward facing dog and Warrior I pose). I really stressed the breathing techniques and the proper way to breath during the Sun Salutation; Inhale going into the pose and exhale coming out of that pose, repeat with every pose. Then I had the students’ pair up and assess each other while I walked around giving positive feedback. The mirrors were available for the student’s who were performing the pose. Unfortunately I ran out of time so my closure was weak. I wanted to go over the cues and the new poses we did in class. I also had a small cognitive test for the student to take but I did not hand it out because of time. My management of time was good but I could have added more activity time. The fact that we didn't start in the dance studio messed up my strategy but next time I will be prepared. However, overall I fell that this lesson was a great success.
We began the class in the gymnasium so I had to explain to my students that there were other classes going on around us and we needed to be extremely quit while walking in the halls. One student was acting up so I asked him to do me a huge favor and hold the door for all the students and that it was a very important job. He did a great job and felt important. I gave my safety statement but forgot to go over the class rules while in the dance studio, I will not forget next time. We went over the cues from last class and I added two more poses (Downward facing dog and Warrior I pose). I really stressed the breathing techniques and the proper way to breath during the Sun Salutation; Inhale going into the pose and exhale coming out of that pose, repeat with every pose. Then I had the students’ pair up and assess each other while I walked around giving positive feedback. The mirrors were available for the student’s who were performing the pose. Unfortunately I ran out of time so my closure was weak. I wanted to go over the cues and the new poses we did in class. I also had a small cognitive test for the student to take but I did not hand it out because of time. My management of time was good but I could have added more activity time. The fact that we didn't start in the dance studio messed up my strategy but next time I will be prepared. However, overall I fell that this lesson was a great success.
Remember, WORK HARD and TEACH ON!
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